The Magic of You

Really disappointed in this Malory novel, and I love the other installments. The story and the plot lines are fine, the only problem is Amy. She is insufferable in her stubbornness, and its highly unlikely anyone will tolerate her as much as everyone in this book does. At first I was very impressed with the fact that the heroine is taking the initiative, and of course was cheering for her. A half into the book I was exasperated with her sheer stupidity and naivete. She never apologizes for the messes she gets the duo into, and doesn't seem to care for the possible chagrins she is causing to her family. Parts of her character were consistent with the rest of the Malorys but she clearly crossed all boundaries of common sense. I liked Warren a lot, and honestly I felt bad he had to be stuck with this girl and for the sake of happy ending had to miraculously fall in love with her. There was no reasoning behind them falling in love, other than they were attracted to each other. There was no bonding between them, nada. Just Amy doing silly things and him ending up having to rescue her. I wouldn't say skip that one because you might lose some of the story (If reading the entire series) but feel free to skim through it. Except the Warren passages - he is worth the attention.

This love story is my second favorite of Lindsey's Mallory series of books. When first introduced to Warren during George and James' romance (a must read), he seems a bit dull and unyielding; but he meets his match in Amy. She brings out another side to Wa4en and really opens him up using every trick she can think of; some of them which made me blush. Some of Lindsey's characters are sickeningly sweet or written for a much younger audience, and granted I read this when I was a bit younger, but I think it still can hold the interest of a mature woman. It reminds us what it was like when we first fell in love and our pursuit of the man we loved or being pursued by that man. I also think it's a safe read for a younger audience as well without being overly graphic about mature subject matter. The only suggestion I can make is to read James, Anthony, and possibly Regina's stories prior to this one to get a better grasp of the characters. Enjoy.

I always love it when an author goes the other way around of the common plot. It gives the reader a twist and perpective of looking at a new way to see the characters. I just wish that I had seen more of Warren's softer side towards Amy that her persistence was effective on him. It was a bit late when he showed her that side. Even the Malory brother's hard-headedness and steel-like prejudice towards him was a bit annoying sometimes. I love Amy!A fresh air contrary to an English lady during the era.